3.1.1. Nature of the Constitution

The American Constitution is described as a truly Federal Constitution. It was ratified by 50 Independent States. Further, the Federal Government and States have their own Constitutions and do not interfere in each other’s functions.

On the other hand, India has only one Constitution, wherein the Central government interferes with functions of State governments in the form of, inter alia:

♤ Appointment of Governors,

♤ Governor having the power of reserving the States’ bills for consent of the President,

♤ Central government’s power to impose President’s rule in the States etc.